In a move that reflects the increasing participation of woman in their homes, Jotun Paints has launched the “Lady” interior brand into the Middle East market.
The launch of the interior brand follows two years of extensive research in t…
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SigmaKalon and Shanghai IVY have formed a joint venture which will sell decorative coatings in the Chinese market. The joint venture company will be called SigmaKalon IVY (Shanghai) Paints Co.Ltd (SK IVY).
IVY has contributed its coatings business,…
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SigmaKalon has acquired a controlling interest in Varossieau, the market leader in decorative coatings in Surinam.
Through this transaction, Sigma­Kalon will own a 51% stake in Varossieau. The remainder of the shares will be in the hands of a nu…
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BASF Coatings and the Turkish company Termo Teknik, one of Europe’s largest radiator manufacturers, have expanded their sales relation. The new agreement designates BASF Coatings SPA (Italy) as the supplier of white waterborne e-coat for the Te…
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Rohm and Haas Company has signed a definitive agreement to sell its European automotive coatings business, including its manufacturing site in Strullendorf, Germany, to the Mäder Group, a leading independent manufacturer of hi-tech industrial pa…
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A new 2,800 square meter extension to Akzo Nobel Car Refinishes’ Inter­national Research Center in Bangalore, India was opened on March 28. The €2.6 million extension more than doubles the size of the research center, which became oper…
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BASF Coatings has formed a global partnership to provide refinish coatings products as well as training services and support for Hyundai Motor Company’s aftermarket network. Terms of the partnership were not disclosed but the program rollout is…
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Accessa Coatings Solutions and NCP Coatings, Inc. have aligned to form a strategic partnership whereby Accessa will serve as the sales and distribution partner for NCP’s general industrial and Military CARC (Chemical Agent Resistant Coatings) p…
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ShawCor Ltd. has announced that through its joint venture Bredero Shaw Revestimentos de Tubos Ltda., has received a contract with a value in excess of $25 million from V&M do Brasil to undertake the anti-corrosion and flow assurance coating requi…
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Eastman Chemical Company has introduced Advantis 510W, a new APEO- (alkyphenolethoxylate) and halogen-free adhesion promoter for waterborne coatings. Developed for modified polypropylene substrates, it is ideal for complex bumper designs. Advantis of…
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Dow Ucar Emulsion Systems has launched a new technology platform focused on improving dirt pickup resistance in paint and coatings formulations. The new technology platform will focus on all aspects of dirt pickup resistance, including exploring new…
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Bayer MaterialScience has published a new brochure that offers an overview of the company’s commercial two-component waterborne polyurethane high-performance coatings for flooring. The two coatings, Bahydur technologies and Bayhydrol resins ar…
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Lanxess offers heat-stable Colortherm yellow pigments, which have proven to be particularly well suited for use in artificial turf. Colortherm yellow not only gives the turf its color, but also helps to enhance durability and weather resistance. Depe…
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Tego Coating Additives and Specialty Resins has introduced Dispers 655 for the production of APE-free universal pigment concentrates. This dispersant is suitable for water, solvent and radiation-curable formulations. Dispers 655 is effective in…
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Altair Nanotechnologies, a supplier of advanced ceramic nanomaterials and The Sherwin-Williams Co. have formed a joint venture, AlSher Titania. AlSher Titania will combine the Altairnano Hydrochloride Pigment (AHP) process and the Sherwin-Williams Hy…
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